The Knicks released Brandon Jennings earlier today after the point guard asked for an opportunity to join a playoff team. Jennings, who signed a one-year, $5MM deal with New York in the offseason, will have the opportunity to sign with any team should he clear waivers.
He was initially linked to the Hornets, but it was later reported that Charlotte was unlikely to pursue the former No. 10 overall pick. The Wizards have been mentioned as a landing spot, with Marc Stein of ESPN.com reporting that Washington is at the “front of the line.”
Washington would be a great fit for the point guard. The franchise’s starting five can compete with any team in the league, but its bench unit is an area of concern. The Wizards addressed the issue by adding Bojan Bogdanovic in a trade with the Nets, but they could use another player who can create offense off in their second unit.
So that leads us to tonight’s shootaround topic: Which team would be the best fit for Brandon Jennings? Should he sign with the Wizards or should another team make a run at signing the 27-year-old?
The Jazz could use a point guard off the bench. The team wants to make a postseason run and adding Jennings could provide insurance of sorts in case George Hill can’t stay on the court. Utah has roughly 13.6MM in cap space, so the team could claim Jennings and not have to worry about convincing him to sign.
The Pelicans are thin in the backcourt after the DeMarcus Cousins trade. Jennings could provide the team with depth as it looks to win the Western Conference eighth seed race.
It appears Kyle Lowry is going to miss the rest of the regular season for the Raptors and while Jennings isn’t going to match Lowry’s impact on the nightly basis, he’s not a bad replacement for a team that’s looking to maintain a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Do you think any of these teams should make a run at Jennings or is there another team that would be a better fit. Take to the comment section below. We look forward to what you have to say!
Bucks could really use a guy like him if he’s willing to sign with a possible playoff team and get playing time over a contender where he won’t
Thunder need a backup pg
Jennings may head to Atlanta. Interesting they blew Boston out tonite in the garden. HawKS will be tough in the playoffs with Howard.
He’s going to the Pelicans.
A chance for him to feed the “twin towers!”
I think this one makes the most sense unless Jennings has a history with the boogie.
What’s his history with Cousins? Did they play in HS or AAU or something? Because they didn’t play together in college and haven’t played together in the NBA.
He said “unless”.
In order: Raptors, Wizards, Pelicans, Thunder, Hawks.
Raptors? Really ?
The heat may want to take a look at him or wizards
Wiz.
Thunder.
Pelicans.
In that order.
Utah!!!
They can low key win a playoff game
what abt Hawks??
I had heard he was going to Charlotte. Sessions is on the DL.
He’s going to Washington. He wants to contend. Wizards are the best team right now that present the best opportunity for him as far as showcasing his skills and playing time are concerned. Malcolm Delaney is a solid player so Atlanta doesn’t make too much sense. He’s not gonna go to the raptors to backup Corey Joseph and sit out in the playoffs. He won’t go to the pelicans because they’re committed to Jarrett jack. Not the thunder because they’re not gonna make it out the west, possibly even the first round. The wizards are the best fit for him and he’s the best fit for the wizards. Some of you guys need to shape up on your basketball knowledge. Reading some of these comments is just disgusting